Add Some Architectural Interest

A bed full of pretty flowers can be lovely, but thinking in terms of what will add visual excitement or evoke a mood you are striving for takes a bit of planning. A pathway, a statuesque plant, an arbor- all of these things can create architectural interest. Filling one's garden up with gnomes however, does not cut it in my book. Too much whimsy can become a distraction instead of a focal point.

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Walls, walkways, birdhouses or pedestals add a spark of interest to a ho hum garden.

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One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides. W. E. Johns